Tag Archives: Reading
Lucky #7
So, last night, despite not getting home as early as I wanted to, and despite the fact that mentally, the idea of choosing running 7 miles over hanging out on my couch was not appealing, I managed to get home, … Continue reading
Filed under Chicago, Did I really do that?, Good times, Running
self-reflection and funny pages.
And just like that, we’re through Monday. And my first long run of the training program. If you call 4 miles long. Which I do, at this particular point. The good news is, despite landing the worst treadmill at the … Continue reading
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makes you stand a little taller.
Several items this morning: I meant to go to a concert last night at the Empty Bottle, but instead fell asleep at 9:30. Oops. And lame. Oh well. ***** I downloaded the new Kelly Clarkson song, despite telling myself I … Continue reading
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caucuses and two for the books.
So I made it one day of getting up early before I decided I’d rather stay under my covers. Which means I’m gonna have to brave the crowded gym tonight. Pray for me. And pray that I don’t have to … Continue reading
Filed under Good Reads, Reflections
random thoughts on an un-tuesday.
So today is my Friday. This is massively improving my mood, despite the fact that it looks cloudy and freezing outside. Up today, I’m planning on simply putting my head down and getting through the work day as quickly as … Continue reading
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killers be on the loose.
Last night, I headed to the gym post work and stomped out 5.5 miles, which was surprising, as after the first five minutes I had decided that I hated running forever and was only running ten minutes. I’m not the … Continue reading
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light is a great corrective.
Chickens, it is remarkably early as I tap this out. I’m headed to a meeting that starts at seven. Which means I need to show up at six-thirty. I maybe should have slept in my cubicle last night. In any … Continue reading
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Into the weekend.
So I am soldiering on at the gym, despite the fact that my muscles have just about had it with me. I’ve pretty much used every cardio machine the gym has to offer, and starting today, I’m gonna have to … Continue reading
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Lazy bones
I’ve been sleeping on the couch for the past few nights. JW’s been pretty congested with some kind of mutant cold, which means that when he breathes in his sleep, it sounds like a rhinoceros attempting a marathon. Sorry JW, but … Continue reading
Filed under Good Reads, Good times, Reflections, Running, Things that are delicious
At the middle.
Chickens, it’s Wednesday! And the week keeps chugging along. Today’s big thing is that I can finally put my contacts back in, and thus, can see the world around me. Which hopefully means my next bike ride won’t end in … Continue reading
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